As 2013 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past year and what lies ahead. For most of us, making a New Year's resolutions means striving to be the best version of ourselves, but this goal is often clouded by the stresses of life. There is something beautiful about the optimism that comes at the start of every new year and we at AOL are getting into that spirit.

We asked our editors to share with you their New Year's resolutions. From reading more to spending more time with loved ones, each resolution is uniquely their own. Click through the gallery above to see every resolution for 2014.